Job action may heat up as report finds it unlikely teachers and employers to come to voluntarily negotiated agreement
A report finds it unlikely the B.C. Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) will come to a voluntarily negotiated agreement to end the on-going labour dispute. The assistant deputy minister of industrial relations issued the report to Labour Minister Margaret MacDiarmid. In his report, Trevor Hughes found it very unlikely […]
Morriseau pots three as Rebels blast Leafs and Walton 5-1, game two Saturday in Castlegar
Andrew Walton? Who’s this Andrew Walton guy? We’re the Castlegar Rebels and no former teammate is going to beat us. Scott Morriseau scored three times as the Castlegar Rebels opened the KIJHL playoffs with a 5-1 victory over the visiting Nelson Leafs Friday at the Arena Complex. Game time is 7:30 p.m. The Rebels, beating […]
Learn first aid - for your pet
You’re out camping or hiking and your dog gets hurt – would you know what to do? Trail St. John Ambulance (SJA) is proud to announce its inaugural Pet First Aid course, to ensure our four-legged family members are cared for in the event of an emergency. Veteran Pet First Aid instructor Maureen Seig is […]
Clash of the Murdoch Titans as Leafs face Rebels
The Castlegar Rebels finished 13 points ahead of the Nelson Leafs to grab second in the Murdoch Division and home ice advantage when the best-of-seven semi final begins Friday in the Sunflower City. The Rebels also registered seven more wins than the Green and White. Nelson was a shade better offensively than the Sunflower City […]
Lots of smokin expected at Whitewater during Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest
There’s smoke hovering over Whitewater this weekend . . . and it’s Coldsmoke of the powder kind. Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest to be exact. The annual grassroots gathering where both experienced and rookie backcountry skiers and snowboarders can celebrate life nestled in breathtaking scenery and world-renowned snow. Based at...
Teen Dance at local bar goes off without a hitch
A teen dance at the Element Night Club Sunday had many local parents concerned after a similar dance last month saw public drunkenness and drug use, but local officials who attended are saying this event was a paragon of good, clean fun. City councillor Deb McIntosh said the event was far less-attended than its more controversial...
Weekend incidents imply cops/booze/cars not a good mixture
Two incidents in Castlegar this weekend would seem to incidate that alcohol is not the ideal lubricant when developing a relationship with police, especially if you're operating a motor vehicle. The first incident, according to Castlegar RCMP Cpl. Deb Postnikoff, began Friday evening, during a snow storm that left limited...
MLA says budget bad news for local residents
Local MLA Katrine Conroy had little to praise after the Liberal government unveiled its budget on Tuesday. "Even the things you want to like ... a good example is that they announced that a senior who renovates their home will get a $1,000 credit ... the fine print says that's only if you spend $10,000 or more," she said....
RCMP: Man assaulted with hammer while collecting rent just after midnight
A 34-year-old Castlegar man is facing charges of aggravated assault and assault with a weapon after an incident last Tuesday night that saw a 45-year-old Castlegar man sent to hospital. According to Castlegar RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew, the victim attended a residence in the city's south end in an attempt, police believe, to...
Interfor mill projects ahead of schedule
The progress of upgrades at the Grand Forks and Castlegar sawmills of International Forest Products Limited (Interfor) is one reason for optimism for as they enter a new fiscal year. In their quarterly results announced today, president and chief executive officer Duncan Davies noted that the 2011 year ended with market improvements. “We’re starting to […]
